The old man and the sea
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Story of an old fisherman's struggle against natural obstacles that hinder the catch of a huge marlin.
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classic story submitted by wendylv on July 18, 2014, 6:12am This book is an easy one to check off your list of Great-Classics-You-Should-Read. It's a good introduction to Hemingway, as well. Highly recommended.
A fine read submitted by kencza on June 23, 2022, 9:36am Hemingway's tale of the old fisherman, his young protege, and a titanic struggle to land the catch of a lifetime paints vivid pictures.
The Old Man and the Sea submitted by SBNB on June 28, 2022, 2:29pm I read this in 5th grade and enjoyed it. It's a good book and a classic.
Classic submitted by lrkowals on July 6, 2023, 11:14pm A must read for everyone.
A quick read submitted by brooksza on August 17, 2023, 1:11pm I understand now why this is a classic. I read this straight through and really enjoyed the story. There are interesting narrative flourishes even in the short length.
PUBLISHED
New York : Scribner, 2003, 1952.
Year Published: 1952
Description: 127 p. ; 21 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
READING LEVEL
Lexile: 940
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0684801221
9780684801223
SUBJECTS
Fishers -- Fiction.
Older men -- Fiction.
Male friendship -- Fiction.
Metaphorical tales.
Coming of age -- Fiction.
Cuba -- Fiction.
Bildungsromane.
Allegories.